According to the MAT exam pattern 2024, the question paper has 150 questions which the students need to complete in 2 hours. Students can prepare for the examination considering its pattern. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination have to attempt all the questions compulsorily within the time frame of 120 minutes. Before starting the preparation for the entrance test, the candidate must check the MAT paper pattern 2024 along with the MAT Syllabus 2024.
This article contains detailed information about the MAT 2024 exam pattern including the type of questions, marking scheme, etc.
The MAT pattern 2024 is designed by its conducting authority i.e., All India Management Association (AIMA) to make candidates understand the framework of the question paper. MAT Pattern 2024 specified the weightage of all the sections on the basis of which students can prepare for the exam. The below given table presents the necessary information related to the upcoming MAT exam:
Particular |
MAT 2024 Exam Pattern Details |
Exam Mode |
2 (PBT and CBT) |
Multiple Modes |
PBT + CBT / CBT 1 + CBT 2 |
Medium |
English |
Time Duration |
2 Hours (120 minutes) |
Sections |
5 |
Total no. of Questions |
150 |
Type of Questions |
MCQs |
No. of Answers Choices |
4 options for each question |
MAT Total Marks |
150 |
*Applicants who have completed the MAT Registration 2024 considering all the MAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 are suggested to look through the paper pattern to prepare accordingly.
MAT pattern 2024 carries 5 different parts which include 30 questions and 30 marks per section. All five divisions together make a total of 150 MAQs and all of these are of equal marks.
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marking Scheme |
Language Comprehension |
30 |
30 |
Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
30 |
30 |
Mathematical Skills |
30 |
30 |
Indian and Global Environment |
30 |
30 |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
Total |
150 |
150 |
The result of the students will be calculated based on the below given MAT marking scheme:
In total, there are 150 questions and all are MCQ based.
Yes, there is negative marking for wrong responses in the MAT exam.
There are a total 150 questions in the test based on MAT paper pattern 2024.
As per the paper pattern, the MAT exam is conducted only in English medium.
Candidates have to complete the MAT exam paper within 2 hours.